Severe thunderstorm watch issued for York County

Update: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Wednesday until 7 p.m. for York County and much of the rest of the eastern half of the state.

As originally reported, the NWS warned of potentially damaging winds and large hail.

Originally reported: Showers and thunderstorms — some severe, with large hail, damaging winds and frequent lightning — are likely Wednesday, mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be near 92, but with the heat index it could feel closer to 100. The low will be around 73.

Thursday likely will bring more showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11 a.m. It should be partly sunny, with a high near 88 and a low of around 67.

There's a 50 percent chance of showers for the Fourth of July, when the high temperature should be near 78 and the low around 58.